You need people. We all need people. You need a support system to find your career passion and you are also a support system. Whatever it is, whoever it is- you cannot do anything alone. Nobody is self-made. Sure, you can do - and have done- amazing things in your life or in your career but nobody can do it alone. You have to have a support system to find your thing.
Career fulfillment is a 100% personal concept. Fulfillment doesn’t mean you need to wake up every day with hearts and rainbows in your eyes about your job, but it does need to mean that you get true satisfaction from it - beyond a paycheck. What is fulfilling for one person could be a nightmare for another so you will need to define what “fulfillment” means - for you.
You don't have to figure out your career on your own just because we’re not taught how to manage our careers. We’re taught what and how to get jobs but rarely, if ever, how to manage our careers once we’re in them. So, don’t feel like you’re left on your own. Try one, two, or a few of these tips to help you with your career, and don’t leave your career to chance.
I believe that it is absolutely necessary to tap into your creativity if you are even considering a career change.
Career changes come about for several different types of reasons but they all have the same outcome - you have to pivot into something different than what you are doing now. While a lot of people find that terrifying, I see it as the ultimate opportunity to do something that makes you truly happy. It’s the chance to do something that fulfills you in a way your old job didn’t.
Quick question. If money wasn’t an object, what would you do for a career?
What was your gut reaction, initial, no over-thinking response? Is it worlds apart from what you do now? Or is it being the bomb ass boss at your current gig? What is it you want to do with your career — really? I know, I know … easier asked than answered. Or … just maybe, deep down you know the answer, but you’re afraid of the answer or you have no idea how to move forward.
Is your mantra "UGH! I'm so bored at work!"? You might be in a rut, so how do you get motivated to get out of your rut? Ask yourself a few questions and get down to the specifics. Not just your ‘job,’ but what exactly about your job makes you feel bored. Here’s what you can do to get out of rut job. For good.
